We have all had friends that annoy us to no end. You struggle with the constant battle of slapping them across the face whenever they get on your nerves, but you resist because you consider them as a best friend.

We all have at least one of those friends... but I have FOUR!

Ally, Sabrina, Mikayla, and Amanda have not been in my life for very long but Lord knows they have annoyed me so much that I feel as if we have all been together for many years. In honor of all the agitated moments I have had with them, I have decided to let them know once and for all just how much they annoy me.

Ally, it annoys me to no end that you do not realize how strong you are. I have seen you cry multiple times from stress and anxiety and I always do my best to comfort you, but the truth is, it kills me.

I hate to see you in those vulnerable moments because I know that you are so much stronger than you allow yourself to be. I hope one day you will accept the strong, independent and amazing woman that you truly are because once you do, you are going to do amazing things.

Sabrina, it annoys me to no end that you will not allow yourself to be the confident gal you really are. When we are alone in our little girl gang you are so vibrant and fun, but the second others come around, I see that brightness fade a little. You are one hot tamale and you need to start flaunting your beauty when guys that you are crushing on are around.

Who cares if you may not look the best that day, YOU ARE STILL SO FREAKING GORGEOUS INSIDE AND OUT!

Mikayla, it annoys me to no end that you let others get into your head. You are such a fabulous and headstrong woman, but I do not think you always see or accept that. Who cares what others think about you?

If you are happy and living your life in a way that is fulfilling, then do you boo! Twerk in public places, be as loud as you want regardless of who is around and speak your mind whenever you want. Always be your true self no matter who your audience is!

Amanda, it annoys me to no end that you try your best to be a people pleaser.

You are the kindest and most giving person I have ever had the pleasure of being friends with, but sometimes I think you let people walk all over you.

My hope for you is that you will take a stand and speak for yourself in every situation.

Do not let people control you or make decisions for you because you are so independent and capable of using that independence to blaze your own trail.

You gals have really made such an impact on me within such a short period of time.

So my hope is that when you read this article, you will know that I love each and every one of you with all of my heart and I want to see you grow as women, individuals and sisters.

Many people thought this article would be all about me bashing four women that I cannot stand. The truth is, this article was about me lifting up four women that constantly inspire me to become a better person.

All four of them are absolutely amazing and they have wonderful qualities that I admire, but like all people in this world, they have flaws. Luckily, we found each other and we can help each other through these flaws because that is what a girl gang is for!

10 Things Someone Who Grew Up In A Private School Knows

1. Uniforms

Plaid. The one thing that every private school-goer knows all too well. It was made into jumpers, skirts, shorts, scouts, hair ties, basically anything you could imagine, the school plaid was made into. You had many different options on what to wear on a normal day, but you always dreaded dress uniform day because of skirts and ballet flats. But it made waking up late for school a whole lot easier.

2. New people were a big deal

New people weren't a big thing. Maybe one or two a year to a grade, but after freshman year no one new really showed up, making the new kid a big deal.

3. You've been to school with most of your class since Kindergarten

Most of your graduating class has been together since Kindergarten, maybe even preschool, if your school has it. They've become part of your family, and you can honestly say you've grown up with your best friends.

4. You've had the same teachers over and over

Having the same teacher two or three years in a row isn't a real surprise. They know what you are capable of and push you to do your best.

5. Everyone knows everybody. Especially everyone's business.

Your graduating class doesn't exceed 150. You know everyone in your grade and most likely everyone in the high school. Because of this, gossip spreads like wildfire. So everyone knows what's going on 10 minutes after it happens.

6. Your hair color was a big deal

If it's not a natural hair color, then forget about it. No dyeing your hair hot pink or blue or you could expect a phone call to your parents saying you have to get rid of it ASAP.

7. Your school isn't like "Gossip Girl"

There is no eating off campus for lunch or casually using your cell phone in class. Teachers are more strict and you can't skip class or just walk right off of campus.

8. Sports are a big deal

Your school is the best of the best at most sports. The teams normally go to the state championships. The rest of the school that doesn't play sports attends the games to cheer on the teams.

9. Boys had to be clean-shaven, and hair had to be cut

If you came to school and your hair was not cut or your beard was not shaved, you were written up and made to go in the bathroom and shave or have the head of discipline cut your hair. Basically, if you know you're getting written up for hair, it's best just to check out and go get a hair cut.

10. Free dress days were like a fashion show

Wearing a school uniform every day can really drive you mad. That free dress day once a month is what you lived for. It was basically a fashion show for everyone, except for those upperclassmen who were over everything and just wore sweat pants.

Photoshop, Filters And #WokeUpLikeThis Proves That Instagram’s Platform Advocates Deception Without Even Meaning To

Do you ever scroll through your Instagram and get aggravated by how amazing the pictures are? Or get aggravated by how perfect the people are….. Or how joyful the people seem to be in the pictures displayed? All these questions build up and make you wonder why your life isn't as cheerful as those figures seen on social media. Well, every time I view Instagram on my devices, all I see are perfect images and perfect moments captured. I often wonder why MY life isn't as impeccable and why I'm am not having as terrific of a time as the pictures seem to portray.

Thoughts bubble up in me, and I find myself asking: is this how everyone really feels, or is it just me?

I've come to the conclusion that people who post cheerful and seemingly admirable pictures on social media are the ones who are deceiving themselves and fooling me along with. If the moment was so tremendous, why was there a phone out? If the moment was so wonderful, why did they choose to take a picture of it instead of immersing themselves at the moment? Was it certainly a perfect time? No. Then it genuinely wasn't the time of your life.

The picture seeks to depict the time as perfect, but that wasn't what actually occurred. In reality, the people would have been crying or just sitting around the whole time, but in that exact split second of the picture, they were able to display a flawless image that people who scroll through Instagram desire to experience with their friends.

After experiencing moments that people capture on a mobile device at parties and casual hangouts, I have come to a realization that not only do people deceive others by faking happiness on social media, but they also deceive others into thinking their life is outstanding. In that picture perfect moment, it wasn't as joyful and valuable as it seemed to be.

The only thing they did was take pictures to depict a favorable time, but was it REALLY a breathtaking occasion or did you just take pictures to make it seem as if you did? The picture was taken to allow others to view it as the best time ever and have others believe you had fun. You would definitely say it was fun, but in reality, all you did was take pictures to make it seem fun.

It is insane to think about the countless times a person goes through their feed feeling upset about their life by simply viewing someone's picture and assuming they are having "the time of their life." They don't even think about how the amazing picture is, but the moment wasn't.

This must come to an end. Though some people would argue and say they want to share aesthetic and pretty pictures on their social media, Instagram isn't for this. The purpose for Instagram is to post pictures with friends and family along with funny memes to keep Instagram lively, though Instagram isn't being used in this context. People need to essentially begin living in the moment instead of worrying about getting an Instagram picture. It isn't worth the hassle.

If you aren't truly having fun in life then what do you have to show off? Why not genuinely enjoy the moment, and worry about capturing a picture or two later? It is crazy to think about how people only care about how others view them. They don't care about how they view themselves or whether they are fulfilling their happiness. This society is definitely based on a sense of belonging, of being accepted into the community.

At the same time, people viewing these images begin to lose self-esteem because of the flawless group of friends they see on their Instagram feed. The thought of making yourself happy and enjoying the moment is diminishing as people begin to deceive their happiness. So, let me ask again: is the fun shown on Instagram reality, or is it just a deceptive fantasy?